No matter how manly and comfortable in their skin, few men would feel comfortable requesting a (pardon this, please...) set of balls.

However, when my baby saw these billiards destined beauties, his desire was poorly hidden:


The Belgian manufacturer Arasmith is the gold standard for both professional pool players and basement buddies alike.

Needless to say, this is one gift idea that will indeed be "tabled"...in the most appropriate of ways! (Now of course I need to track down the perfect pool table...)

Knowing when to take a "cue*," (sorry...I'm full of them today!), I remain ever yours---
Allie
[*or taking it from the classic board game Clue,  Miss Scarlet, in the Billiard Room, with a candlestick! I do kind of resemble her, don't I?]

PS - Did you check out the writer dads' speaking out on their "Best Gift Ever?" Go read!